College of Optometry (CO) 2025–2026 117 the dean who may consult with the Student Progress Committee (SPC), other administrators, and faculty members in making a decision. A readmitted student should not expect to reenter the program at the same point that the student withdrew. The level at which a student is readmitted is the sole province of the dean. If the dean offers readmission to a student as an alternative to mandated dismissal (as recommended by the SPC), an agreement between the student and the CO must be prepared that sets forth, exactly, the conditions that must be met, including the student’s class status and date of matriculation. The student’s readmission will be contingent upon the student’s accepting and signing this agreement between the student and the CO. The dean may require candidates for readmission to undertake specific remediations. These may include, but are not confined to, undertaking additional pre-optometric coursework at specified levels of difficulty; seeking training in English, either spoken or written; correcting previously identified extenuating circumstances that may have interfered with the student’s performance; or seeking treatment for medical or psychological problems that interfered with previous performance. An applicant for readmission will be required to document any of these requirements to the satisfaction of the dean. Readmitted students will be held to the graduation requirements of the class with which they will graduate, not the one with which they entered the program the first time. Readmission with advanced standing should not be expected by a student when the student has been out of the program for a period longer than three years. Once readmitted students have matriculated, they may not attempt to renegotiate the conditions under which they were readmitted. Requirements for Graduation The degree(s) of Bachelor of Science in Vision Science and the Doctor of Optometry are awarded to candidates who have demonstrated to the faculty their ability to meet the standards of the optometric program. Students from foreign countries may petition to be released from taking the National Board (Part II) examination. The degree(s) will be conferred on all candidates who have satisfactorily completed all course and eligibility requirements. To be eligible for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Vision Science, each student shall • have satisfactorily completed the program of study required for the degree with a minimum overall GPA of 2.0. • have satisfactorily met all financial obligations In order to be eligible for the degree of Doctor of Optometry, each student shall • have satisfactorily completed the program of study required for the degree, including all assignments, as outlined in the catalog with a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 • have satisfactorily met all financial and library obligations • have obtained a baccalaureate degree* • attend, in person, the commencement program, at which time the degree is conferred
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